Asked by Michael Donnan on May 30, 2024
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Babies are born with several reflexes for getting food. One of these is to
A) withdraw a limb to escape pain.
B) turn the head away from a cloth placed over the face.
C) open the mouth in search of a nipple when touched on the cheek.
D) look longer at facelike images than at a solid disk.
Nipple
A small projection on the surface of the breast through which milk is delivered.
Cheek
The part of the face that is below the eye and to the side of the nose and mouth.
Reflexes
Automatic and involuntary responses of the body to specific stimuli, designed to protect the body and maintain homeostasis.
- Identify and understand the reflexes and behaviors of newborns.
Verified Answer
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Bijoux LoumanJun 03, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The reflex described is the rooting reflex, in which babies turn their head and open their mouth in search of a nipple when touched on the cheek. Option A describes the withdrawal reflex, option B describes the gag reflex, and option D describes the preferential-looking technique used in cognitive development research but not related to feeding.
Learning Objectives
- Identify and understand the reflexes and behaviors of newborns.